Nuclear Security Officer II - Plant Vogtle

NUCLEAR SECURITY OFFICER, Plant Vogtle (Waynesboro, GA)

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Want to use your skills to make a difference in your community every single day? Then join the Southern Nuclear team that’s improving the lives of our neighbors in Alabama and Georgia. We operate eight units for Alabama Power and Georgia Power that generate vital energy for our communities:

• Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant near Dothan, AL


• Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant near Baxley, GA


• Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant near Waynesboro, GA

Thanks to our people, we’ve earned our place as an energy leader. Take a look at this opportunity to see how people like you make a positive impact in the community.

This position has a target hiring timeline of Q1 2025.  As an armed Nuclear Security Officer (NSO) at Plant Vogtle near Augusta, Georgia you will be part of a well-trained Security Organization charged with ensuring safety of personnel and nuclear reactor systems.  The high security environment requires an elevated standard of mental and physical readiness in order to successfully deter and defeat the “Design Basis Threat (DBT).”

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Summary of Position Duties:

The Nuclear Security Officer (NSO) reports to the Shift Lieutenant and supports daily shift activities which maintain site physical security.  The responsibilities of the NSO include the following activities:

• Continuous focus on SAFETY


• Main gate and protected area access control


• Vehicle search and escort


• Personnel screening and search


• Protected area and vital area patrols


• Armed tactical contingency response


• Live-fire weapons training


• Annual testing and re-qualification


• Dependable VIGILANCE at all times, 24/7 Sentry-posts

Job Requirements:

Educational / Background / Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED is required


• Two (2) years law enforcement, military, corrections facility, or armed security experience desired

Technical Requirements:

• Current knowledge of security technology


• Basic computer skills


• Experience in dealing with regulations and procedures

Essential Physical / Mental Requirements:

• Must meet and maintain Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requirements of physical fitness including normal weight, as evidenced by Southern Nuclear's current standard for acceptable Body Mass Index ratio/waist circumference. (See below for standard guideline; see the website address below for guidance in determining BMI). Body Mass Index < 32 (male) / <30 (female) -OR-   Waist <42" (male) / <36" (female): Dept. of Health & Human Services, National Institutes of Health (NIH) Website: Calculate your BMI - Standard BMI Calculator


• Must be able to maintain Southern Nuclear's current standard for NSO physical fitness and work in an active and rigorous environment


• Interpersonal skills / perform in team setting


• Respirator qualifiable


• Firearms skills


• Physical requirements: see, hear, speak, stand, walk, run, climb, heavy lifting, push, pull, bend, stoop, squat


• Physical strength & dexterity


• Ability to work in temperature extremes


• Problem solving skills


• Organizational skills


• Analytical skills


• Ability to comprehend & implement detailed regulatory requirements


• Oral and written communication skills


• Ability to work in radiological controlled areas


• Available to work callout (overtime)


• Mentally and physically fit-for-duty


• NRC Medical Qualified for Security Officers per 10 CFR 73 appendix B

Other Requirements:

• Overtime should be expected; normal range is 10 to 20%


• Must be at least 21 years of age


• Successful completion of onsite physical abilities test


• Selection process may require 3-5 separate visits to the facility to complete all criteria


• Successfully meeting background screening and NRC Fitness for Duty requirements


• Successful candidate is required to serve on the Emergency Response organization AND live within one (1) hour of the SNC Emergency Operations Facility for emergency response availability 

Behavioral Attributes:

• Uphold Southern Company values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance


• Prioritizes work of self and others to ensure schedules are met


• Incorporates other employees into decision-making when feasible, acting in a lead role to ensure quality decisions are made


• Considers financial implications of decisions and actions to ensure costs are controlled


• Communicates well both in writing and orally


• Holds self-accountable for superior results; respects the dignity of every individual; assumes personal responsibility for individual and corporate success